Private School Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Yes, we do allow parents to choose to pay in one lump sum, per term, or in 10 monthly installments.

Do you have scholarships available?

Yes, SLA works with Apple Financial, a Toronto-based company which determines each family's scholarship based on their personal finances. www.applefinancialservices.ca

Do you have an affiliation with a church?

No, SLA is an independent, non-denominational Christian school. We do not teach our students any specific doctrine or theology but base our character development on the example Christ gave us in the New Testament. Our Christmas program and many of our musical selections are also Christ-centered.

Is busing available?

Yes, we have a bus that currently picks up students at the Brockville YMCA, at the Brockville TSC Store, Maitland and North Augusta. The bus schedule and stops are revisited by the Board each summer to reflect the needs of SLA families.

Yes, our students receive Physical Education 5 days a week which includes the study of many age-appropriate team sports and also takes advantage of all that Prescott has to offer. SLA students regularly visit the Prescott Golf Club, The Leo Boivin Arena, The Prescott Curling Club and much more.

Is there technology available in the school?

Yes, the St. Lawrence Academy recently invested in a new computer lab.

What does your 7/8 program include?

Our 7/8 classroom is modeled after high school. Students experience multiple teachers for each subject, exams and mid-terms and MSIP periods to better prepare them for the transition into high school. This is an excellent program to ensure that your child is well prepared for a successful secondary school experience.